Brisbane Heat's acid test against Hurricanes in must-win game
| Date | January 16, 2025 |
| Time | 2:00 PM IST |
| Venue | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Big Bash League 2024-25 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Nathan McSweeney has odds of 3.40 to be Brisbane Heat's best batsman
- Ben McDermott has odds of 2.95 to be Hobart Hurricanes' best batsman
- Spencer Johnson has odds of 3.25 to be Brisbane Heat's best bowler
- Nathan Ellis has odds of 3.15 to be Hobart Hurricanes' best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
We are in the final leg of league games in the Big Bash League 2024-25. The Brisbane Heat will fight hard to keep their hopes alive as they take on the Hobart Hurricanes in the 36th game. The Brisbane Heat went down against the Adelaide Strikers in the last game and are struggling with consistency. The odds have fallen for the side after a string of failures in the last game. The Hobart Hurricanes are in good form and come here with a win against the Melbourne Renegades. They are one win away from booking a berth in the playoffs, and the team will look to do well in this game. It will be interesting to see if the Brisbane Heat can overcome this challenge and keep hopes alive for the next round.
Brisbane Heat Preview
Colin Munro's team has struggled with its consistency this season. The side went down by 56 runs in the last game against the Adelaide Strikers. The bowling attack failed miserably, leaking 251 runs. They start behind in cricket betting apps in this game due to their inconsistency. Munro would like a better show from his bowlers in this must-win game.
Jack Wood and Michael Neser must deliver a good start, as the Hurricanes have their new ball attack in good form. Nathan McSweeney and Matt Renshaw batted well in the last game, and they will look to add runs in the middle order with Max Bryant. The side will expect a good show from Colin Muro and Tom Alsop in the lower middle order.
The bowling attack must put the nightmarish show in the last game behind them. Michael Neser and Xavier Bartlett must strike early to put the side in a commanding position. Matthew Kuhnemann and Spencer Johnson struggled in the last game, and the team expects a better show in the middle overs. Mitchell Swepson must do well as the 5th bowler, as the attack lacks depth.
Expected Starting XI for Brisbane Heat
Colin Munro (c), Jack Wood, Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Tom Alsop (wk), Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Spencer Johnson
Hobart Hurricanes Preview
Nathan Ellis' team is in great form and has reached the top of the points table with a 4-wicket win against the Melbourne Renegades in the last game. The team hasn't lost a game since starting the season with a defeat. The odds are high for them on cricket betting sites, and Ellis would expect a strong show from his players and seal a berth in the next round with a win.
Mitchell Owen looked good in the last game and will look to deliver a strong start with Ben McDermott. The middle order has been the team's strength, and they expect partnerships between Charlie Wakim, Nikhil Chaudhary, and Jake Doran. The lower middle order packs a punch for the team, and they expect good performances from Matthew Wade and Tim David.
The bowling attack has troubled the opponents in the tournament. Billy Stanlake did well with the new ball in the last game and will expect support from Riley Meredith. Peter Hatzoglou and Nathan Ellis did well in the last game, making them confident. The side will also expect a good show from Mitchell Oven, Chaudhary, and Tim David in the supporting roles.
Expected Starting XI for Hobart Hurricanes
Nathan Ellis (c), Mitchell Owen, Matthew Wade (wk), Charlie Wakim, Nikhil Chaudhary, Ben McDermott, Tim David, Jake Doran, Peter Hatzoglou, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake
TOSS: To Bowl First
Four games have been played at this venue this season. In all these games, the team chasing the score has won. It is one of the toughest venues in Australia to defend a total. We expect the side winning the score to have no hesitation in bowling first in this game.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect slightly overcast conditions over Brisbane. It will make it challenging for the batsmen on this wicket as bowlers will get something from the surface with the new ball. Batsmen will do well once they get their eyes set on it. A score of 150-160 runs will be good on this surface under these conditions.
OUR PREDICTION
The Brisbane Heat must deliver a strong show in this game. The bowling attack looked in shambles after their poor show in the last game. The side will need key players to perform well in this game. The Hobart Hurricanes are in good form and have their tails up. Based on the current form, we expect the Hurricanes to be favorites in the game.
Our Prediction is for Hobart Hurricanes to win
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